Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
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Bible References
Great
Matthew 11:25
At the same time Jesus, continuing his discourses, said, "I thank thee, O father, Lord of heaven and earth, for having revealed unto babes what thou hast hid from the wise and prudent.
John 7:48
have any of the rulers, or of the Pharisees believed on him?
1 Corinthians 1:26
for consider, brethren, that not many worldly wise, not many men of power, not many men of birth are among you that are called.
1 Corinthians 2:7
but we explain that mysterious plan of divine wisdom, which God had contriv'd before the ages, for our glory:
James 2:6
but you, who despise the poor, are not you oppress'd by the rich? is it not they who drag you to their tribunals?
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1 Corinthians 14:32
the prophetic gifts are to be subservient to the prophets.